Celebrities and Emmy nominees celebrated at the 9th Annual HBO Luxury Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on September 16th and 17th, in honor of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. With a record breaking 104 Emmy nominations, HBO had something to celebrate, as did the honored guests and nominees for 2011. The stars enjoyed the energetic vibe as they wandered through the Luxury Lounge, sponsored by L’Oreal and Klipsch, which featured some of the newest and hottest must-have items on the market.
L’Oreal Paris’ Beauty Suite introduced the nominees to their new Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara, which was included in a gift bag full of L’Oreal EverSleek shampoo and conditioner, the new Revitalift Clinical Repair Day Treatment Moisturizer and the new Vitalift Men’s Expert with SPF 15, Elnett Satin Hair Spray that disappears with the stroke of a brush, and the Color Riche leGloss in fantastic Fall shades. The stars were also treated to manicures, hair do’s, makeup touch-ups and hot shaves in the L’Oreal Beauty suite, which helped the celebs to prepare for Sunday’s festivities. To see more about the products the celebrities took home with them and to shop the latest L”Oreal products for the holiday and award show season, visit www.loreal.com.
Emmy host and Entertainment Reporter Sam Reuben with New Era hats.
New Era Cap had an array of the latest trends and stylish looks for both men and women to wear on or off of the red carpet. Celebs received gifts from different New Era collections including EK Belden Fedoras, EK Astoria Fedora, New Era Fits canvas belts, and even New Era Caps featuring their favorite sports teams logos. New Era, which is the official on-field cap of Major League Baseball, has evolved into the largest and fastest growing head-wear manufacturer in the United States, and can be found on the heads of the top talent in Hollywood, on the runways during Paris Fashion Week, and in hundreds of music videos in MTV. To find a store near you or to order your new hat online visit www.neweracap.com.
Melissa Joan Hart with her Klipsch headphones.
Klipsch gifted the Emmy nominees with Pro Media 2.1 Computer Speakers, Image One Stereo Headphones and Image S5i In-Ear Headphones. Klipsch products have been featured in several major motion pictures and popular television shows including: The 40-Year Old Virgin, Be Cool, High Fidelity, 13 Going on 30, the first season of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice and HBO’s Entourage, and were definitely an item that celebrities were excited to add to their own home and sound systems. To upgrade your system and rock out like a rockstar, visit www.klipsch.com.
Olivia Munn in Marc Jacobs Sunglasses.
Solstice Sunglass Boutique and Safilo USA helped the stars pick the perfect pair of shades to help them add the final touch to their red-carpet looks. Solstice had an ample selection of designers, brands and styles for the stars to choose from including Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Carrera, Kate Spade, Hugo Boss, Juicy Couture, and Tommy Hilfiger. Olivia Munn celebrated the Emmy Weekend by picking up Marc Jacobs and BOSS Orange sunglasses at the Solstice Sunglass Boutique, while Jerry Ferrara and ‘Charlie’s Angel’ star Annie Ilonzeh both decided to go with a pair of Giorgio Armani sunglasses. Actress Melissa Leo selected vintage inspired Giorgio Armani sunglasses that reminded her of the ones she wore in her ‘Mildred Pierce’ role. You can grab your red-carpet-ready sunglasses at www.solsticesunglasses.com.
LL Cool J with his pick from the Solstice Sunglass Boutique.
Gendarme fragrance, a local California product, is a favorite among A-list celebrities and high-end clientele in department stores nationwide. Topper Schroeder, creator of Gendarme and respected fragrance marketer, has crafted Gendarme, Grabazzi, GendarmeV, and an exclusive women’s line, Carrière, that all have loyal following and life long fans. LL Cool J who has worn the fragrance for sixteen years, deemed Gendarme as a staple in his wardrobe, and is now the official Ambassador for the desired brand. Along with Gendarme cologne, upscale retailers carry the full line of personal grooming products which includes after shave, skin conditioner, bath bar, shaving cream and body shampoo. To find a retailer near you or to shop Gendarme online visit www.gendarme.com.
Gendarme creator Topper Schroeder.
UPPAbaby displayed their VISTA Stroller, which was the same one they sent to Tom Brady and Gisele after baby Benjamin was born in 2009, along with debuting CRUZ and G-Luxe Umbrella Stroller. The new G-Luxe is one of the lightest reclining umbrella strollers in the world, weighing in at only 11 pounds, and has a removable seat pad and StainDefend fabrics which are stain and ate resistant, and can handle the best of toddler spills. You can see the new G-Luxe, VISTA, and all of the innovative, sophisticated and stylish UPPAbaby products at www.uppababy.com.
UPPAbaby introduces new G-Luxe line at the HBO Luxury Lounge.
Brahmin Handbags gifted guests with luxury leather handbags from their New Fall 2011 and Winter 2011/2012 collection. The new collection is filled with rich purples, blues, and red tones, and features classic animal prints in timeless pieces that are perfect for any occasion. Brahmin also designs luxury leather accessories including cosmetic cases, wallets, lipstick holders, and checkbook wallets. You can see the newest arrivals and browse the Fall 2011 catalog at www.brahmin.com.
Karina Smirnoff with her Brahmin Handbag.
Along with celebrating the occasion of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, Hallmark wanted to celebrate the idea with the hard-working actors that “Life is a Special Occasion”. Celebrities wrote down their favorite everyday moments that are special to them, and created a wall of endearing occasions for guests and fellow actors to admire. Most stars wrote simple moments such as spending time with their children, having a day to relax at the beach, or just getting the chance to sleep in. The Hallmark wall was a nice reminder of the little moments that pass us by, that deserve to be recognized, and could be made into a special occasion by the simple action of giving a heartfelt card. Hallmark gifted Interactive Storybooks and Story Buddies, Recordable Storybooks and Postage Paid cards to help the busy stars send a little bit of happiness to someone special, just to celebrate the wonderful occasion of life.
Hallmark's "Life is a Special Occasion" wall and interactive storytellers.
Sophia Fiori, known as one of the most sought after designer diamond collections in both white and colored diamonds, presented celebrities with a2012 Diamond and Sapphire Liberty Pendant set in sterling silver and mounted on a black silk cord. Sophia Fiori is a company owned by a fourth generation jeweler, Bernard Bachoura, who is as passionate about his family as he is about creating designer jewelry for the Sophia Fiori brand, named after his daughter. You can see the blue diamond jewelry that took the world by storm when it was introduced in 1999, and view the latest collections in colored and white jewelry at www.sophiafiori.com.
Purity Vodka, from the south of Sweden, is known for its natural flavors and full-bodied character. Purity Vodka is so pure that no filtration is needed, being distilled thirty-four times in the Purity Vodka Distillery designed specifically for vodka production. Guests took home a 750ml bottle of ultra premium vodka to help celebrate the achievements of 2011. To read more about this vodka visit www.purityvodka.com.
Actress Perry Reeves with Purity Vodka.
GameFly offered the actors a break from the lights, camera, and action of the red carpet, and an invitation into the action of the gaming world. GameFly supplied a one-year, two-game subscription for GameFly to honored guests that allows them to rent and return games at their leisure and always have two games on hand to play. You can find out more about the one-year, two-game subscription and many other subscription offers at www.gamefly.com.
Basil Hayden Bourbon Whiskey made an appearance at the HBO Luxury Lounge in HBO inspired cocktails such as the “Pretty Pretty Good Bourbon Sour” inspired by HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and the “True Bloody Mary”, obviously inspired by wildly popular HBO’s True Blood series. Basil Hayden’s is dry and clean, and has a peppery and honey tones, which make it a light-bodied and gentle choice with broad appeal. To read more about this Silver Medal Button Award winner, visit www.smallbatch.com.
Basil Hayden's Signature HBO inspired cocktails were served in the Luxury Lounge.
Michael Antonio Footwear displayed their latest collection for Fall and the Holiday 2011 season and offered celebrities a pair of 100% vegan and cruelty free heels and boots from the capsule collection of shoes and boots. Michael Antonio offers a diverse line of styles that balance design and quality in an affordable package. To view the Michael Antonio features in the September 2011 issues of GLAMOUR, Life &Style, and People Style Watch, and to see all of the latest styles offered from Michael Antonio, visit www.michaelantonio.com.
Michael Antonio Footwear offers vegan options for celebrity clientele.
HBO Shop had an array of True Blood products including the newly launched True blood beverage in a plastic bottle, V-MODA for True Blood V-80 Headphones, and V-MODA for True Blood Revamp Headphones. The HBO Shop also gave stars the True Blood Soundtrack Vol.3, so they have something vampire-inspired to listen to with their new headphones. To see the headphones and start your True Blood shopping, visit the HBO Shop website.
Mountain Gate Country Club, whose championship golf course has earned a reputation as one of the most sought after golf experiences in Southern California, presented the celebrities with a 3 month Associate Golf Membership, as well as 3 month Tennis Membership. Visit the Mountain Gate Country Club website to book your next tee time.
Invicta, known for its innovative watch designs and quality pieces, gave celebrities a new 2011 Invicta Reserve Specialty Swiss Chronograph watch that retails for $495.00. Visit www.invictawatch.com to see the many styles to choose from.
Invicta watches presented their latest collection at the HBO Luxury Lounge.
HBO stars that indulged included Jerry Ferrara, Perrey Reeves and Rex Lee (Entourage), Joe Manganiello, Chris Bauer, Adina Porter, Lauren Bowles and Todd Lowe (True Blood), Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage, George Martin, Dan Weiss, David Benioff, Kit Harington and Michelle Fairley (Game of Thrones – Nominated Outstanding Drama Series), Chris Lilley (Angry Boys), Cassi Thomson (Big Love), Aleksa Palladino, Anatel Yusuf, Anthony Laciura, Chris McDonald, Gene Kelly, Joe Iberti, Johnnie Mae Allen, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Stephen Graham, Steve Buscemi, Steve Kornacki, Greg Antonacci, Kelly MacDonald, Jack Huston, Vincent Piazza, Howard Korder, and Terry Winter (Boardwalk Empire – Nominated Outstanding Drama Series), Cecilia Suarez, Juan Manuel Bernal, and Miguel Loyo (Capadocia), Caitlin Custer (Cinema Verite – Nominated Outstanding Mini Series), Efren Ramirez and Jennifer Irwin (Eastbound and Down), Charlie Saxton, Gregg Henry, and Rebecca Creskoff (Hung), Ilene Landress, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon, Regina Heyman, John Raymond, and Melissa Leo (Mildred Pierce – Nominated Outstanding Mini Series), Ezra Swerdlow and James Woods (Too Big To Fail – Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie) and Andrew Sorkin (Too Big To Fail – Nominated Outstanding Mini Series), Kim Dickens (Treme) and Thomas Payne (Luck).
Other celebrities and nominees that attended the suite included Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples), Maria Bello (Prime Suspects), Ke$ha, LL Cool J (NCIS: Los Angeles), Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie – Nominated Outstanding Lead in a Comedy Series), BooBoo Stewart and Rami Malek (Breaking Dawn), Karina Smirnoff (Dancing with the Stars), Chuy (Chelsea Lately), Judah Friedlander, Keith Powell, and Scott Adsit (30 Rock – Nominated Outstanding Comedy Series), Jesse Metcalfe (Dallas), Jay Alexander (America’s Next Top Model), Michael Stagliano (Bachelor Pad), Jim O’Heir (Parks & Recreation – Nominated Outstanding Comedy Series), Aaron Stanton, Matt Weiner, Randee Heller, Cara Buono, Dahvi Waller, Janet Leahy, Lisa Albert, Maria Jacquermetton, Brett Johnson, Erin Levy, and Jonathan Igla (Mad Men – Nominated Outstanding Drama Series), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Melissa Joan Hart (Melissa & Joey), Evan Handler (Californification), Annie Ilonzeh (Charlie’s Angels), C.S. Lee and David Zayas (Dexter – Nominated Outstanding Drama Series), Michael B. Jordan and Aimee Teegarden (Friday Night Lights – Nominated Outstanding Drama Series), Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter), Paul McCrane (Harry’s Law – Nominated Outstanding Guest Actor in Drama Series), Joelle Carter (Justified), Austin Basis and Kristoffer Polaha (Life Unexpected), Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family), Cloris Leachman (Raising Hope – Nominated Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series), Lorraine Bracco (Rizzoli & Isles), Nasim Pedrad (Saturday Night Live – Nominated Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series), Mary Murphy (So You Think You Can Dance – Nominated Outstanding Reality/Competition), Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory – Nominated Outstanding Comedy Series), Reid Scott (The Big C), Alan Cumming and Josh Charles (The Good Wife – Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series), Christine Baranski (The Good Wife – Nominated Outstanding Drama Series), Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife – Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series), Samantha Harris (The Insider), Michelle Forbes (The Killing – Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series). Craig Robinson, Creed Bratton, Leslie David Baker, Oscar Nunez, and Phyllis Smith (The Office – Nominated Outstanding Comedy Series), Penny Marshall (United States of Tara), Maulik Pancholy (Whitney), Michael Steger (90210), Beth Behrs (2 Broke Girls), Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy), and Andrea Osvart (Transporter).
